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#3348 of 4,742 schools in NY
John F Hughes Elementary School
Elementary School · UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
24 PROSPECT ST, Utica, NY 13501
Enrollment
378
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
378
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,348 of 4,742
In Utica
#10 of 14
public schools
In district
#9 of 13
UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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John F Hughes Elementary School
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About John F Hughes Elementary School
John F Hughes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Utica, NY, part of UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. John F Hughes Elementary School serves approximately 378 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. John F Hughes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,348 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for John F Hughes Elementary School show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 5.4
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at John F Hughes Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
41% of students at John F Hughes Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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John F Hughes Elementary School — Students at John F Hughes Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How John F Hughes Elementary School Compares
See how John F Hughes Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
24 PROSPECT ST, Utica, NY 13501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John F Hughes Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby New Hartford), which scores notably higher. Another option is NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MARCY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Marcy), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Utica, see our Utica schools guide .
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20 within 3.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 13501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$49,771
Median Home Value
$136,100
Median Rent
$865/mo
Population
40,235
College Educated
21.9%
Homeownership
50.2%
Avg Commute
18.8 min
Poverty Rate
29.2%
Median Age
33.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John F Hughes Elementary School
What grades does John F Hughes Elementary School serve?
John F Hughes Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend John F Hughes Elementary School?
John F Hughes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Hughes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Hughes Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John F Hughes Elementary School rank in NY?
John F Hughes Elementary School ranks #3,348 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is John F Hughes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F Hughes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John F Hughes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F Hughes Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John F Hughes Elementary School a charter school?
No, John F Hughes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F Hughes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, John F Hughes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F Hughes Elementary School?
72.0% of students at John F Hughes Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oneida County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (315) 368-6620
Resources & Links
District
UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 9,329
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,812
- District Rank
- #9 of 13
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